{"id":245537,"date":"2022-07-06T16:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T23:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/?page_id=245537"},"modified":"2022-07-22T08:03:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:03:05","slug":"intro-to-accessory-dwelling-unit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/intro-to-accessory-dwelling-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to Accessory Dwelling Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is the regulatory name. However, an ADU can be known by many other names:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Casita<\/li>\n<li>Mother-in-law apartment<\/li>\n<li>Small house<\/li>\n<li>Granny flat<\/li>\n<li>Carriage house<\/li>\n<li>Secondary Unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An accessory dwelling unit is a secondary home or guest apartment that is situated on the same lot as a larger, primary home. While it has a separate entrance, it cannot be bought or sold separately.<\/p>\n<p>The ADU is one response to the affordable housing shortage that many parts of our country are experiencing. By codifying these small living units, building approvals are fast-tracked and the regulatory process is streamlined.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sonoma-County-One-Bedroom-ADU-Side-Elevation-big-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Accessory Dwelling Unit Design by Architect&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sonoma County One Bedroom ADU Side Elevation big&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400ms&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sonoma-adu-floor-plan.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sonoma county ADU floor plan&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ADU Floor Plan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;350ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>An ADU can increase your property value and by charging rent, provide an income source. It may also increase your property tax bill. If you\u2019re considering an ADU for its potential revenue stream, be sure to research the tax, maintenance and energy costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/adu-design-process\/\">Designing a functional ADU<\/a> can be more difficult than it appears.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAt first glance, it\u2019s a small space, so it should easy, right?\u201d says Richard Esteb of Easthope Design of Southern Arizona. \u201cIt actually requires greater creativity to make maximum use of the space.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Naturally, your intended use for the space dictates many of the design elements. They key is to settle on a design that offers the greatest flexibility.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt\u2019s even more complex when <a href=\"https:\/\/easthopedesign.com\/project\/cedar-pool-house-and-changing-room\/\">converting an existing pool house<\/a> or garage as opposed to a new free-standing building,\u201d continues Esteb. \u201cI have experience with both.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At first glance, a smaller building does offer some cost savings, but many budget items do not scale\u00a0 proportionally, such as appliances and fixtures.\u00a0 Smaller Units are less expensive, but cost per square foot can be similar to a larger house.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Are you thinking of an ADU for an aging parent? 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